{"id":1531,"date":"2020-02-19T13:09:14","date_gmt":"2020-02-19T07:39:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/football-tribe.com\/india\/?p=1531"},"modified":"2020-02-19T13:09:14","modified_gmt":"2020-02-19T07:39:14","slug":"match-schedule-host-cities-official-slogan-announced-for-fifa-u-17-womens-world-cup-india-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/football-tribe.com\/india\/2020\/02\/19\/match-schedule-host-cities-official-slogan-announced-for-fifa-u-17-womens-world-cup-india-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Match schedule, host cities, official slogan announced for FIFA U-17 Women\u2019s World Cup India 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"

The stage is set for the future stars of women\u2019s football as the match schedule and host cities for the FIFA U-17 Women\u2019s World Cup India 2020\u2122 were unveiled by FIFA and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) today, alongside the Official Slogan for the tournament.<\/p>\n

With only 258 days to go until the action gets underway, Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Kolkata and Navi Mumbai have been confirmed as the five host cities for the tournament. Sixteen teams featuring the rising stars of women\u2019s football will compete across 32 matches to lift the coveted trophy in Navi Mumbai on 21 November.<\/p>\n

Following the launch of the Official Emblem in November 2019, the unveiling of the five host cities and the match schedule marks a major milestone for the tournament as fans in the host cities and across India prepare to welcome the future stars and heroes of women\u2019s football.<\/p>\n

Honourable Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs (I\/C) Shri Kiren Rijiju said:<\/p>\n

\u201cIt gives me immense pleasure to congratulate the five cities hosting the FIFA U-17 Women\u2019s World Cup India 2020. As India prepares to host yet another FIFA event, I look forward to the support from the whole country in making this tournament a rousing success. Our Indian U-17 women\u2019s team will be playing in a FIFA tournament for the first time. It is a proud moment for the nation and we will provide all possible support to ensure its success.\u201d<\/p>\n

In another significant announcement, the Official Slogan \u2013 Kick Off The Dream\u2122 \u2013 was also unveiled at a press conference in Delhi today.<\/p>\n

Building on the passion and excitement generated by last year\u2019s FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup\u2122 in France, as well as the legacy left by the FIFA U-17 World Cup\u2122 that was hosted by India in 2017, Kick Off The Dream represents a powerful message that aims to encourage and inspire both men and women in India and beyond to pursue their dreams and help to kick start a new era of growth for women\u2019s football in the country and around the world.<\/p>\n

Sarai Bareman, FIFA Chief Women\u2019s Football Officer, said:<\/p>\n

\u201cToday\u2019s announcement of the match schedule, host cities and Official Slogan for the FIFA U-17 Women\u2019s World Cup India 2020 represent a major moment for the tournament and football fans across India and around the world.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs we look to build on the incredible success of last year\u2019s FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup in France, as well as the legacy left by the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2017, the FIFA U-17 Women\u2019s World Cup in India provides an exciting opportunity, not just for the development of women\u2019s football, but for fans across India and worldwide to watch the next superstars of the women\u2019s game.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs the official tournament slogan, Kick-Off The Dream perfectly captures the aspirational and empowering message for the tournament as we look to grow women\u2019s football and use the tournament as a platform to inspire girls of all ages across India and around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr Praful Patel, LOC Chairman and FIFA Council member, added:<\/p>\n

\u201cThe announcement of the match schedule is an important moment on the road to the tournament as we not only know which cities will host what number of matches, but fans too can start saving the dates for this November. I am confident that the five host cities will do a wonderful job hosting the best young footballers in this important tournament.\u201d<\/p>\n

Roberto Grassi, FIFA Head of Youth Tournaments, said:<\/p>\n

\u201cWith five host cities and 16 teams playing across 32 matches, the stage is set for the rising stars at the FIFA U-17 Women\u2019s World Cup India 2020. Tournament preparations are well underway and approaching their final stages, and we are excited to work closely with the LOC to bring the tournament to life. We are confident that India will deliver a truly spectacular FIFA U-17 Women\u2019s World Cup later this year, while providing the players with a platform to perform at their highest level.\u201d<\/p>\n

Roma Khanna, LOC Tournament Director added:<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is the first time that an Indian women\u2019s team will take part in a FIFA World Cup. It is a significant moment for women\u2019s sport in the country, and in recognition of the excitement, and the hope that this Tournament brings with itself, \u2018Kick Off The Dream\u2019 was the most fitting choice as the Slogan for us\u00a0and we hope to kickstart the growth of women\u2019s football in the nation and ask everyone to join us to realise this dream\u201d.<\/p>\n

Group-stage matches will be played in four host cities (Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati and Kolkata), with the knockout stages also taking place in four cities (Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata and Navi Mumbai). The winners will lift the trophy at the Dr DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on 21 November.<\/p>\n

The key dates for the FIFA U-17 Women\u2019s World Cup India 2020 include:<\/p>\n